What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Purchasing - Strategic Sourcing position at Zing Recruiting?
We are seeking a strategic, results-driven Director of Purchasing / Strategic Sourcing & Procurement to lead our global sourcing initiatives and elevate our procurement function into a key driver of value creation and business growth.This leader will oversee sourcing strategies for critical materials including fragrances, flavors, essential oils, and chemicals. Experience in the Flavor & Fragrance industry is highly desired, as this role requires deep understanding of sourcing within quality-sensitive, regulated environments.
Location: South Bend, IN (Preferred) | Hybrid or Remote Considered
Target Salary: $150,000–$180,000 Base Bonus (Flexible for Top Talent)
Reports to: President
Qualifications
Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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Location: South Bend, IN (Preferred) | Hybrid or Remote Considered
Target Salary: $150,000–$180,000 Base Bonus (Flexible for Top Talent)
Reports to: President
Qualifications
- 8 years of sourcing and procurement experience (global preferred)
- Flavor & Fragrance industry experience highly desired (or similar regulated/raw material-intensive industries)
- Proven leadership and team development experience
- Strong financial acumen (cost drivers, ROI, budgeting)
- Advanced negotiation and contract management skills
- Ability to balance strategy with hands-on execution
- Experience working cross-functionally (R&D, operations, quality, legal)
- Deep knowledge of sourcing in regulated or product-sensitive industries
- Develop and execute a global sourcing strategy aligned with company growth goals
- Ensure supply continuity, cost optimization, and high-quality standards
- Establish and strengthen global supplier relationships
- Drive innovation, cost savings, and risk mitigation through collaboration
- Mentor and develop procurement professionals
- Set clear expectations and foster a culture of excellence and accountability
- Manage budgets, KPIs, and spend analysis
- Identify and deliver measurable cost-saving initiatives
- Partner with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams
- Support product development, compliance, and production timelines
- Monitor global market trends and mitigate supply risks
- Integrate sustainability, compliance, and ethical sourcing practices
- Procurement strategy directly contributes to revenue growth and margin improvement
- Strong, reliable supplier network with measurable performance outcomes
- A highly engaged, high-performing procurement team
- Data-driven decision-making across sourcing and spend management
Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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Salary : $150,000 - $180,000